Phoenician Exceptional marble pillar - Palace of Queen Dido - Carthage - 3rd / 2nd century BC
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 7,300 - € 9,000
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Description from the seller
Marble pillar fragment with traces of polychromy.
Upper part of a marble pillar with leaf motifs topped by bays.
The pillar is made of white marble with remnants of polychromy.
Drilled longitudinally
This fragment of a pillar was found in Carthage in 1972; an old label indicates it comes from the palace of Queen Dido, information confirmed by the owner's family.
Phoenician period, Carthage, 3rd / 2nd century BC.
Dimensions: height 18.4 cm - width 11.6 cm - weight 2.8 kg.
An exceptionally beautiful piece preserved beautifully.
Provenance: Belgium, Antwerp, D.V.C. gallery.
Previously: in the collector's family since 1972.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
The item is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateMarble pillar fragment with traces of polychromy.
Upper part of a marble pillar with leaf motifs topped by bays.
The pillar is made of white marble with remnants of polychromy.
Drilled longitudinally
This fragment of a pillar was found in Carthage in 1972; an old label indicates it comes from the palace of Queen Dido, information confirmed by the owner's family.
Phoenician period, Carthage, 3rd / 2nd century BC.
Dimensions: height 18.4 cm - width 11.6 cm - weight 2.8 kg.
An exceptionally beautiful piece preserved beautifully.
Provenance: Belgium, Antwerp, D.V.C. gallery.
Previously: in the collector's family since 1972.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
The item is unconditionally guaranteed to be authentic.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Phoenician
Century/ Timeframe
3ème/2ème siècle avant J.-C.
Name of object
Exceptional marble pillar - Palace of Queen Dido - Carthage - 3rd / 2nd century BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1972
Previous owner - country acquired from
Tunisia
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
